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Elf
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PG,1hr 37min
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November 7, 2003
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New Line Cinema
Synopsis: For his sophomore stab at directing, actor/writer/director Jon Favreau (Swingers, Made), took on this holiday comedy starring Saturday Night Live-alum Will Ferrell. Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus (Edward Asner). When the news is finally broken to Buddy that he's not a real elf, he decides to head back to his place of birth, New York City, in search of his biological family. Elf also stars James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart. ... Full Synopsis
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The disarming comedic tone -- silly and novel in its lack of cynicism -- is driven by the fearless, cheerful unself-consciousness of Will Ferrell, a big man last seen streaking (all too unself-consciously) through ''Old School.'' Full Review
Metascore
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64
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Santa, Santa Claus
Walter, Buddy's Father
Photos
(clockwise from left) Mary Steenburgen stars as Emily, James Caan stars as Walter and Daniel Tay...
Bob Newhart stars as Papa Elf in New Line Cinema's upcoming family comedy, "Elf"
Will Ferrell (right) stars as Buddy the Elf in New Line Cinema's upcoming film "Elf"
Will Ferrell stars as Buddy in New Line Cinema's upcoming family comedy, "Elf"
Zooey Deschanel stars as Jovie in New Line Cinema's upcoming family comedy, "Elf"
Bob Newhart (left) as Papa Elf and Will Ferrell (right) as Buddy in New Line Cinema's upcoming film...
Will Ferrell stars as "Buddy" in New Line Cinema's upcoming family comedy, "Elf"
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